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Grade CLatin American

La Carreta

407 51 STREET, Brooklyn, 11220

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (2 months ago).

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 9, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 9, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Apr 28, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Feb 17, 2026Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection0
Sep 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Jun 13, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jan 8, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 10 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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